Canadian Raw Milk Cheddar Cheese Wheels
Large wheels of natural Cheddar cheese produced in Canada from unpasteurized cow's milk, aged at least 9 months to develop sharp flavor. Meets additional U.S. note 18(c) requirements for exemption from import licensing as it's certified by Canadian officials. Classified under 0406.90.08.10 as Canadian Cheddar entered pursuant to quota provisions without licensing.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If fresh Cheddar not aged 9+ months
Fresh Canadian Cheddar without minimum aging doesn't qualify for quota exemption and falls under general Cheddar quota subheading requiring licenses.
If processed from Cheddar or containing Cheddar
Cheese substitutes or products processed from Cheddar cheese are classified separately from natural Cheddar under different quota provisions.
If butterfat content 0.5% or less by weight
Low-fat Cheddar derivatives meeting specific butterfat limits fall under separate low-fat cheese quota rather than standard Cheddar classification.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Obtain Canadian government certification confirming unpasteurized milk and 9+ months aging prior to export
• Verify product fits additional U.S. note 18(c) for licensing exemption up to 833,417 kg
• Include detailed aging and milk treatment documentation in entry papers
Related Products under HTS 0406.90.08.10
Canadian Aged White Cheddar Blocks
Blocks of traditional white Cheddar cheese from Canadian producers, made from raw milk and aged minimum 9 months per U.S. note 18(c). Exempt from licensing requirements when properly certified. Falls under 0406.90.08.10 as quota-eligible Canadian Cheddar production.
Canadian Sharp Cheddar Cheese Loaves
Loaf-shaped sharp Cheddar cheese produced in Canada from unpasteurized milk, aged 9+ months qualifying for U.S. import license exemption. Certified natural Cheddar meeting additional U.S. note 18 provisions for tariff classification under 0406.90.08.10.
Canadian Clothbound Cheddar Wheels
Traditional clothbound wheels of Canadian Cheddar cheese made from raw milk, aged minimum 9 months for license-exempt U.S. entry. Cloth wrapping preserves natural rind development characteristic of authentic Canadian Cheddar production under HTS 0406.90.08.10.
Canadian Vintage Cheddar Reserve
Premium vintage Cheddar from Canadian artisanal producers, crafted from unpasteurized milk and aged over 9 months qualifying for U.S. note 18(c) exemption. Classified as pure Cheddar cheese under 0406.90.08.10 tariff provisions for license-free quota entry.